Best statistic of the game
The Broncos defense added three takeaways for a total of 17 on the year. Entering week six they were leading the NFL. Sunday afternoon they needed all three as the offense gave away three of their own. The defense also added four sacks to increase their season total to 26.
Worst statistic of the game
The offense entered the game with terrible numbers on red zone and third down conversion percentages. They ranked 28th and 27th respectively. Sunday they did even worse. They went 0-for-3 in the red zone and an anemic 4-for-18 (22%) on third downs. Manning understands as much as anyone where their problems lie and said as much after the game.
“We’re struggling. We’re not playing as well as we’d like, but we’re playing enough to win. We’re doing some things right at critical times, whether it’s the last drive of the game or in overtime. We have to continue to work and try to improve in the red zone on third down.”
The Broncos next opponent, the Green Bay Packers, can put up a lot of points and press a defense as much as anyone in the NFL. If the offense cannot hold their own the team’s luck may just run out.
